Daniel Hodge
Eakly,OK
Summary
Highly motivated and result-driven Procurement Associate at Deutsche Windtechnik Inc. with over 4 years of experience in sourcing, supplier relationship management and cost reduction initiatives. Experience with negotiating contracts, procurement processes, and timely delivery of materials. Works well in both team and independent environments. Goal is to maintain a full-time position that blossoms into a lifetime career.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Procurement Associate
Deutsche Windtechnik Inc.
11.2022 - Current
- Compare quotes from multiple vendors to determine best option
- Create purchase orders based on quotes from supplier
- Receive for items on packing slip in inventory system
- Run reports and estimate forecast of parts to be used
- Manage business relationships with suppliers
- Set up transport for shipments leaving/coming to site
- Work with suppliers to ensure materials are delivered in timely manner
- Work with Site Coordinators to order supplies for sites
- Cost savings initiatives
- Many other duties beyond just Supply Chain Management
- Develop strong relationships with key suppliers, fostering long-term partnerships and securing favorable pricing agreements
- Improve supplier performance through regular evaluations and implementing corrective actions when necessary
- Reduce order processing time by optimizing purchase order management system and enhancing communication with vendors
- Manage vendor selection process, evaluating proposals and analyzing bids to ensure best value for organization
- Build relationships with vendors to negotiate ideal terms for purchases
Site Coordinator
Deutsche Windtechnik Inc.
02.2022 - 11.2022
- Coordinate site investigations, document issues and escalate to executive teams
- Accurately document all onsite issues using Microsoft Word and/or Microsoft Excel
- Support senior leadership by developing status reports on activities related to planning, scheduling, inquiries, resourcing, risk mitigation and proposal development for various events
- Handle logistics of materials coming in/shipping out
- Oversee levels of stock and manage reorders
- Maintain supply of tools and PPE for technicians on site
- Track calibrated tooling and expiration dates
- Handle receiving of materials being delivered
- Maintain and file all paperwork for incoming material
- Monthly PPE and vehicle inspections
- Service orders and dispatches
- Aid Site Manager in areas of needed assistance
- Compose purchase requisitions
- Promoted within company from Site Coordinator to Procurement Associate
Material Handler
American Electric Power, AEP
10.2019 - 02.2022
- Operate forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility
- Perform cycle counts and inventory control to accurately track product levels
- Demonstrate and apply product knowledge of company SKUs
- Inform purchasing team of missing or damaged items immediately upon receiving
- Load/ship materials out of yard to job site
- Transport inventory items to appropriate locations
- Receive and unpack shipments and new equipment
- Attach identifying tags to containers to identify job information
- Keep storage areas organized, clean and secure to fully protect company assets
- Arrange items at destination according to customer requests
- Package, wrap and secure items for shipment
- Verify quantity and description of materials based on packing slip
- Operate equipment while observing standard safety procedures
- Join in on calls to collaborate with project managers and engineers on material inventory
Senior Roustabout
Chaparral Energy Inc.
06.2012 - 08.2019
- Attend all safety meetings and utilize techniques learned to avoid mishaps on job
- Repair surface machinery and perform period equipment inspections
- Dig ditches around storage tanks
- Use hand and power tools safely and efficiently, following manufacturer and company directions
- Monitor production levels and adjust equipment and pipelines to minimize downtime
- Operate and maintain compressors and blending systems in accordance with requirements
- Monitor production equipment and pipelines to identify and repair any issues or faults
- Complete accurate documentation for inventory control, job progress reports, and incident reporting
- Install and repair pipes, valves and pumps on site
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere
- Use critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
- Lead projects and analyze data to identify opportunities for improvement
- Use Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents
- Locate and flag flow lines, and clear all accompanying reports
- Operate heavy to complete work
- Assist in wire lining operation when production is slow
- Obtained Class B CDL to drive trucks
- Oversee construction of tank battery builds
Head Equipment Operator
Hydro Sweet Potato Company
05.2011 - 06.2012
- Harvest crops for farmers by expertly operating tractors and other farm equipment
- Move equipment between job sites, following traffic rules to prevent incidents and quickly reach new sites
- Operate hydraulic and mechanical controls to expertly move and control powerful attachments
- Cross-train in other machinery such as skid steers and telehandler to be useful year round
- Manage earthmoving work such as tilling ground, grading sites and leveling gradients
- Repair tractors and mechanical equipment
- Maintain tractor in good working order and perform regular inspections
- Assess equipment for damage, wear, battery life and fluid levels
- Set up GPS systems in tractors
- Weight out and provide paperwork for all outgoing loads
Education
High School Diploma -
Lookeba-Sickles High School
Lookeba, OK05.2009
Skills
- Demand forecasting
- Cost Analysis
- Supplier relationships
- Data Entry
- Purchasing
- Contract Negotiations
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Writing and verbal communication
- Reliability
- Purchase order creation
- Order Placement
Certification
- OSHA 10 Certification
- NFPA Certified
- Class B CDL
- First Aid Certification
- Forklift Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
Hunting, Fishing, Farming, Spending time with my wife and 3 children
I love all kinds of hunting and fishing. I grew up on a farm as a kid, and now as an adult, I own the farm I grew up on. I love spending time with my wife and 3 children and we are actively involved in our church organization.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
German
Elementary
Timeline
Procurement Associate
Deutsche Windtechnik Inc.
11.2022 - Current
Site Coordinator
Deutsche Windtechnik Inc.
02.2022 - 11.2022
Material Handler
American Electric Power, AEP
10.2019 - 02.2022
Senior Roustabout
Chaparral Energy Inc.
06.2012 - 08.2019
Head Equipment Operator
Hydro Sweet Potato Company
05.2011 - 06.2012
High School Diploma -
Lookeba-Sickles High School
- OSHA 10 Certification
- NFPA Certified
- Class B CDL
- First Aid Certification
- Forklift Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
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